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Invitation to join the Inclusive Learning Technologies® 2008 Conference as a valued Sponsor!

12th-15th May 2008
Surfers Paradise Queensland

I invite you to participate in the third biennial Inclusive Learning Technologies® Conference to be hosted by Spectronics. The conference focuses specifically on "inclusive learning technologies" - those technologies designed to advance independent achievement for people with disabilities in educational settings and in the workplace, and for students who struggle with reading and writing.

We expect 500 to 600 delegates from across Australia, New Zealand and SE Asia to participate over the four days of the conference. Teachers from early childhood through to secondary school level, Workplace OHS Advisers, Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, ICT procurement decision-makers and Disability Liaison Officers from Universities and TAFES will all be attending.

This is the third time Spectronics, Australia and New Zealand`s largest supplier of inclusive learning technologies, has hosted the conference. It was born out of a desire to raise the awareness of the empowering options of technology for ALL! There simply were no other conferences meeting this need. The exponential growth of interest in the conference confirms that this was a niche that needed to be filled!

Full details of the exciting program are listed on the Conference website at
www.spectronicsinoz.com/conference/2008

Over the past 20 years, the Spectronics` Conference Committee team members have attended literally hundreds of conferences themselves. As a result, we know what works for Sponsors/Exhibitors. We know what needs to be done to maximise the benefit of your investment - and we will work hard to make it happen for you!

I invite you to read through this prospectus to gain a better overview of the conference delegate mix and key messages. If you feel our target audience and message aligns well with yours, please contact us to secure one or more of the exciting sponsorship packages available. Alternatively, we are willing to discuss tailor-made promotional packages to better suit your organisational objectives or budget.

I look forward to having you as a valued sponsor and partner in what is shaping up to be our biggest ever Inclusive Learning Technologies® Conference!

Barbara Landsberg
Marketing Manager
Spectronics

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• Who will attend?
  
• What will they be discussing?
  
• Who should sponsor?
  
• Sponsorship Opportunities
  
• Other Sponsorship Opportunities
  
• Exhibition Opportunities
  
• Sponsorship and Exhibition Booking Conditions
  
• Cancellation Policy
  
• Enquiries
  
• Conference Venue
  
• Download Sponsorship and Exhibition Prospectus and Booking Form (pdf 783 KB)
  

Who will attend?

• Learning Support Teachers
• Early Childhood Teachers
• Primary School Teachers
• High School Teachers
• Special Education Teachers
• Advisory Visiting Teachers
• ICT Procurement decision-makers for state-wide Education Department initiatives
• ICT Procurement decision-makers for school-based initiatives
• ICT Procurement decision-makers for University/TAFE sector
• IT Network Managers from Education, Public Service and Private Sectors
• Workplace OHS Advisers
• Rehabilitation Counsellors
• Online Training Services Managers/Project Officers
• Online Support Services Managers/Project Officers
• Occupational Therapists - from Education, Health and Community Services sectors
• Speech Pathologists - from Education, Health and Community Services sectors
• Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in Private Practice
• Autism Support Services
• Disability Liaison Officers (Universities)
• Disability Coordination Officers (TAFE Colleges)
• Higher Ed Learning Support team members
• Community-based disability support workers
• Parents/Carers of people with disabilities or learning difficulties
• People with disabilities and/or learning difficulties
• Committed, active advocates for disability support and legislation change
• Committed, active advocates for dyslexia/learning difficulties support and legislation change

What will they be discussing?

In addition to three international Keynote Speakers (from the USA), we now have 30 presenters confirmed from across Australia and New Zealand and twelve trainers attending from the US and UK-based manufacturers of the technologies proudly sold and supported by Spectronics. These presenters will facilitate discussion in many areas including the following.

• Advancing independent achievement through technology for ALL!
• What is new? What is coming in 2008/2009? This is the ONLY conference in Australia/NZ where delegates have the chance to meet face-to-face with so many of the manufacturers of the technologies that they are using on a daily basis! Great for influencing future developments to better meet local needs!
• Speech Recognition solutions and applications in educational and workplace settings
• Online delivery of ICT training and support services - on state-wide and national bases
• Logistics of School and University-wide implementation of technologies
• Supporting communication through technology for people unable to speak because of disabilities such as cerebral palsy, autism, stroke or motor neurone disease
• Developing early literacy skills for students with disabilities
• Government advocacy for provision of inclusive learning technologies
• Using technology to assist students with special needs in ALL areas of the curriculum
• Using technology to assist struggling students to show "what they know" despite their reading and writing difficulties
• Education Department advocacy to allow use of these technologies in high stakes examinations
• Best practice in application of the full range of inclusive learning technologies
• Using technology to boost self esteem and willingness to keep trying despite the difficulties experienced!

Who should sponsor?

Companies or other organisations who supply the following products and services will benefit most from participation as a valued Conference sponsor and partner.

• ICT to education, public and private sectors
• ICT options suited to special education classrooms
• ICT options suitable for support of struggling students
• Speech Recognition Solutions
• Web-based Training/Support Solutions
• Insurance/Superannuation services for Teachers
• Insurance/Superannuation services for therapists and community workers
• Credit Union Services for Teachers
• Organisations supporting teachers in rural/remote communities
• Organisations supporting families of people with disabilities in rural/remote communities
• Private Autism Support Services
• Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Service Providers

Sponsorship Opportunities

Your company will be making a significant contribution towards the overall success of the Inclusive Learning Technologies® Conference 2008 and will receive exclusive marketing opportunities including:

• Spoken acknowledgement as the Platinum Sponsor during the formal Conference Opening Session
• Acknowledgement of your Platinum Sponsorship during the conference on the major Sponsors` slide displayed at the opening of all sessions
• Full A4 page advertisement in the Conference Program (provided by you with placement at the discretion of the Conference Committee)
• 50 word description and company logo to be included in the printed Conference Program with acknowledgement of Platinum Sponsor status
• Four tickets to attend the gala Conference Dinner. Join us at the Marriott Resort and Spa for a night of fine five star dining, music, dancing and entertainment by Phil Cass - Australia`s most polished comedy magician and corporate entertainer!
• One satchel insert (provided by you and subject to Conference Committee approval)
• Platinum Sponsorship acknowledgement and company logo displayed on the Conference Website including a link to sponsor company
• Display banner (provided by you) in prime location for the duration of the Conference
• Optional Booth (3.0m x 2.8m) to be positioned in prime area of the Conference Trade Exhibition
• Deluxe Conference Satchel

Investment: $20,000

The benefits of the Gold Sponsorship package for your company include:

• Exclusive Naming Rights to a themed morning/afternoon tea break! Choose from one of the three fun options available. Your banners (provided by you) and any promotional merchandise will be displayed prominently at each event.
  1. "Surf Lifesaving" themed morning tea - Day One
     What better way to promote the superb Gold Coast location and the great cause of Australian Surf Lifesaving! Marriott staff will don pseudo Surf Lifesaver uniforms and caps while serving a healthy spread of bran muffins, Nutri-grain bars, Callipo ice blocks and more with Iced Tea and Red Bull drinks! As an added bonus, the Conference Committee will supply 600 beach balls branded with your logo and have them fully inflated throughout the morning tea area - ready to wow the delegates as they walk out of their session. A great way to highlight your brand and your sponsorship and to set the tone for a FUN conference!
     
  2. "Marble rock ice cream" themed afternoon tea - Day Two
     Show your support by offering this fun and refreshing change from the standard muffins and coffee! Premium ice cream will be served marble rock style, folded and mixed with a choice of a vast array of colourful condiments!
     
  3. "Revive and Recover" themed morning tea - Day Three
     A perfect way to assist delegates to recover from the Conference Dinner the night before! Jugs of effervescent Berocca will complement the savoury "recovery party foods" and fresh fruit platters!

Further benefits of the Gold Sponsorship package for your company include:

• Acknowledgement of your Gold Sponsorship during the conference on the major Sponsors` slide displayed at the opening of all sessions
• Half page A4 page advertisement in the Conference Program (to be provided by you with placement at the discretion of the Conference Committee)
• 50 word description and company logo to be included in the printed Conference Program with acknowledgement of Gold Sponsor status
• Two tickets to attend the gala Conference Dinner. Join us at the Marriott Resort and Spa for a night of fine five star dining, music, dancing and entertainment by Phil Cass - Australia`s most polished comedy magician and corporate entertainer!
• One satchel insert (provided by you and subject to Conference Committee approval)
• Gold Sponsorship acknowledgement and company logo displayed on the Conference Website including a link to sponsor company
• Optional Booth (3.0m x 2.8m) positioned in prime area of the Conference Trade Exhibition - available at 50% of standard booking rate
• Deluxe Conference Satchel

Investment: $12,000

The benefits of the Silver Sponsorship package for your company include:

• Acknowledgement of your Silver Sponsorship during the conference on the major Sponsors` slide displayed at the opening of all sessions
• Quarter page advertisement in the Conference Program (provided by you with placement at the discretion of the Conference Committee)
• One ticket to attend the gala Conference Dinner. Join us at the Marriott Resort and Spa for a night of fine five star dining, music, dancing and entertainment by Phil Cass - Australia`s most polished comedy magician and corporate entertainer!
• One satchel insert (provided by you and subject to Conference Committee approval)
• Silver Sponsorship acknowledgement and company logo displayed on the Conference Website including a link to sponsor company
• Acknowledgement of Silver Sponsor status and your company logo to be included in the printed Conference Program
• Deluxe Conference Satchel

Investment: $7,500

The benefits of the Bronze Sponsorship package for your company include:

• One satchel insert (provided by you and subject to Conference Committee approval)
• Bronze Sponsorship acknowledgement and company logo displayed on the Conference Website including a link to sponsor company
• Acknowledgement of Bronze Sponsor status included in printed Conference Program
• Deluxe Conference Satchel

Investment: $1,000

Other Sponsorship Opportunities

1GB FLASH DRIVES

Everyone at the conference will absolutely love their FREE Flash Drives! As ours is a technology conference - delegates will enthusiastically see the benefit immediately! We will introduce delegates to your branded Flash Drive in the Opening Session of the conference - and from that point onwards, you can be guaranteed that the Flash Drives will not spend long in the delegate satchels! They will be in constant use throughout the conference for gathering resources from presenters and sharing with other delegates. Here is an opportunity to impress all delegates, exhibitors and speakers with the coolest inclusion in the satchel, branded with your company name and logo. Not only to be used at the conference - but to be used on a daily basis for years to come! We will acknowledge your contribution on the conference website, in the printed program and during the conference on the Sponsors` slide opening all sessions. Investment: $8,000

SPONSOR A TEACHER FROM A REMOTE AREA TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE

This is an excellent opportunity to show your support for teachers and students in remote communities of Australia. Sponsor a teacher from a remote area to attend the Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2008! The sponsorship will allow one lucky teacher to have all costs associated with attendance of the conference covered - including return airfares, 3-day Conference registration, Pre-Conference Workshop registration, five nights accommodation and breakfast at the conference venue (Marriott Resort and Spa) at discounted conference rates and attendance of the gala conference dinner. The added costs of travelling often make conference attendance impossible for teachers working in remote area schools. Your sponsorship will make attendance possible - directly benefiting the students of a remote area school too. We are happy to work with your preferred geographic area for selection of the teacher to be sponsored and will of course acknowledge your contribution on the conference website, in the printed program and during the conference on the Sponsors` slide opening all sessions. Investment: $3,500

SPONSOR A PARENT/CARER TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE

The Conference Committee has worked hard to gain Commonwealth Government National Disability Conference Funding to support attendance of the conference by ten people with disabilities, carers or parents of people with disabilities. Unfortunately ten sponsorships will not be enough!! We have already received over 100 applications - with four months to go until the funding applications close! The stories told speak of hardship - particularly for those in remote areas - some of whom have not left the house or farm for years because of their parent/carer role. Many see the benefit of technologies to assist in their own situations, in their schools and in the wider local community and are keen to learn more and share the knowledge gained at the conference. Your sponsorship will give one of these incredibly deserving applicants the wonderful chance to attend the conference! It will include return airfares, a 3-day Conference registration, Pre-Conference Workshop registration, five nights accommodation and breakfast at the conference venue (Marriott Resort and Spa) at discounted conference rates and attendance of the gala conference dinner. We are happy to work with your preferred geographic area for selection of the person to be sponsored and will of course acknowledge your contribution on the conference website, in the printed program and during the conference on the Sponsors` slide opening all sessions. Investment: $3,500

COFFEE CART

As the Trade Exhibition will be held in the same area as the conference presentations and morning/afternoon tea/lunch breaks, and due to the fact that many have expressed interest in supporting our conference, we are very pleased to offer you an additional sponsorship opportunity to have your company's logo seen by all delegates and presenters while getting their FREE coffee. In return for your sponsorship of this wonderful event, we will acknowledge your contribution on the conference website including a link to your company and you will also receive one complementary deluxe conference satchel. Investment $1,400

HIGHLIGHTERS

A great opportunity to maximise your company`s exposure! Sponsored highlighters will be distributed in the conference bag to all registered delegates, exhibitors and speakers. 600 of these natty highlighters will be arranged by the Conference Committee and will be branded with your company logo and details. Investment $1,400

SATCHEL INSERTS

An excellent and affordable opportunity to gain exposure at the conference reaching a large audience! The brochure/flyer should be no more than A4 size. 600 inserts to be provided at the Sponsor`s own cost and will be subject to Committee approval. Investment $500 per item

PADS AND PENS

A great opportunity to maximise your company`s exposure! Sponsored pens and notepads will be distributed in the conference bag to all registered delegates, exhibitors and speakers. 600 pens and notepads to be provided by the sponsor. (In Kind)

CLOSING SESSION PRIZE POOL!

Donate a prize for the Conference Closing Session and it will be featured on the Conference website prize pool page at www.spectronicsinoz.com/conference/prizepool. The sooner you pledge your donation, the longer your product and brand will be up online - maximising the value of your donation! The prize pool will also be promoted in printed materials and in emailed promotions to potential delegates. The prizes can only be claimed by delegates staying on for the Closing Session of the conference. They will be on display prominently throughout the conference - from registration on Day One through to the conference end - complete with a list of all sponsors who have contributed to the prize pool! (In Kind)

Enquiries

Any enquiries regarding Sponsorship Opportunities should be directed to:

Exhibition Opportunities

The Inclusive Learning Technologies® Conference 2008 Committee will be hosting a Trade Exhibition to coincide with the conference. Spectronics has booked exclusive use of all rooms and facilities on Level One of the Marriott Resort and Spa - both for the main conference program presentations and for the Trade Exhibition.

As the Trade Exhibition will be held in the same area as the conference presentations and morning/afternoon tea/lunch breaks - there will be minimal "loss of delegates" to other areas of the hotel during the conference.

To further encourage delegate participation in the Trade Exhibition, Spectronics plans to host a free two-hour "Drinks and Canapes" function to be held in the Exhibition area - from 5pm to 7pm on Day One of the conference (Tuesday 13th May). No presentations have been scheduled to compete with this function.

On Day Three of the conference, a dedicated "Trade Exhibition Viewing Time" has been scheduled between morning tea and the lunchbreak (Thursday 15th May). No presentations have been scheduled to compete with this time slot.

A full Exhibitor`s pack will be forwarded closer to the time of the conference but to assist your planning, exhibit bump-in can occur between 4pm and 6pm on Monday 12th May - and from 7.30am on Tuesday 13th May. The Trade Exhibition will officially be open from 8.30am on Tuesday 13th May to 5pm on Thursday 15th May. Overnight security will be provided on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

TRADE DISPLAY
Investment $1,500.00

Exhibitors are entitled to the following:

• Booth shell (3.0m x 1.8m) with Velcro-sensitive wall material and front facia signage
• One table (dressed)
• Two chairs
• Power
• Lights
• One satchel insert for inclusion in 600 delegate satchels
• Morning/afternoon tea and lunch catering for one representative of your organisation
• Additional catering is available at $65 per person per day
• Additional furniture and AV equipment will be available for booking from:
  Pyramid Displays
  5 Ern Harley Drive
  Burleigh Gardens Estate
  Burleigh Heads
  QUEENSLAND 4220
  Telephone (07) 5522 1133
  Fax (07) 5522 0744
  www.pyramiddisplays.com.au

Sponsorship and Exhibition Booking Conditions

• Applications must be submitted using the Sponsorship/Exhibition Booking Form.
  Sponsorship and Exhibition Prospectus and Booking Form
  
• Exhibition booths will be allocated in order of receipt of completed Sponsorship/Exhibition Booking Form AND payment in full for the booking
• The Organisers reserve the right, at their total discretion, to decline any application
• All payments must be made in Australian Dollars
• Payment options are as detailed on the Sponsorship/Exhibition Booking Form

Cancellation Policy

Should you need to cancel your exhibition booking for any reason please advise the Conference Committee as soon as possible. A full refund will be given only if the conference committee is able to find a replacement exhibitor. If no replacement exhibitor is found then 50% of your full payment will be forfeited.

For cancellation of additional furniture organised through our appointed furniture and AV supplier, please contact Pyramid Displays directly.

Enquiries

Any enquiries regarding the Trade Exhibition should be directed to:

Conference Venue

The epitome of five star elegance, the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa combines casual Queensland charm with superior international style to create a unique, unrivalled Gold Coast experience.

An aquatic playground forms the centerpiece of the resort and spreads across a hectare of exquisitely landscaped gardens. This includes a five-metre deep saltwater lagoon, home to more then 400 tropical fish which resort guests can snorkel and swim with through waterfalls into rock grottos and spas.

Spectronics is proud to be hosting our conference at such an excellent venue. We trust that you too will feel proud to have your all important company name and brand associated with it. If you require accommodation for any of your staff participating in conference events, visit our Accommodation page or contact the Conference Committee for advice on the special online booking link which allows you to book at the discounted room rate negotiated with the Marriott for conference participants.

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